shoes. And the people who wear our shoes have been running and winning
ever since. In fact,
Adidas has helped them set over 400 world records in track and field alone.”
Father: Nonsense the players have to go through a lot of hard training and
practice. It has nothing to do with the shoes. They may be comfortable, but
Joyce: You?re right, Dad. The ad goes on to say, “You?re born to run. And
we were born to HELP YOU DO IT BETTER.”
Father: 11mm. It may be good for running, but you don?t run. Joyce: Listen, Dad. The ad says, “... Maybe that?s why more and more
football, soccer, basketball and tennis ...“see? “TENNIS players are turning to
Adidas. They know that, whatever their game, they can rely on Adidas
workmanship and quality in every product we make.”
Father: OK, OK, dear. I know Adidas is good. But how much is a pair of your shoes?
Joyce: You don?t have to worry about that, Dad. I?ve saved some money
since last Christmas. I just want to hear your opinion. Father: That?s good.
Exercise 2 1. …sports shoes 2. …in making sports shoes over fifty-five years ago
3. …running shoes 4. …football, soccer,
basketball and tennis players
5. …workmanship and quality
6. …comfortable….expensive Unit 4 Culture
Part A Exercise 1 1. b 2. b 3. d Exercise 2 Japan Cuba Republic of Korea Take it with both hands and open it later in private Open it right away Refuse it at first; accept it only after some persuading Part B Passage 1
Exercise 1 1. b 2. d 3. a 4. d What Are Good Manners?
People in different countries have different standards for good manners.
Before entering a house in some Asian countries it is necessary to take off one’s shoes. In
European countries even though shoes sometimes become very muddy,
this is not done. A guest in a Chinese house never finishes a drink. He leaves a
little to show that he has had enough. In a Malay house, a guest always leaves
a little food. In England, a guest always finishes a drink or eats up his food to
show that he has enjoyed it.
Here are some examples of the things that a well- mannered person does
or does not do no matter whether he is an oriental or a westerner.
He never laughs at people when they are in trouble. Instead, he tries to
help them. He is always kind whether to people or to animals. When he is
waiting for a bus, he takes his turn and never pushes to the front of the line. In
the bus, he gives his seat to an old person, or a disabled person or a lady who
is standing. When talking to people, he never tells heavy people they are fat,
but says that they are losing weight for he knows everyone is weight conscious
and wants to be thin. He never asks people, women in
Particular, their age. Everyone wants to be young. If he is invited to a
dinner party at seven, he is sure to be there by seven, knowing how people
respect time and expect everyone to be “on time”. If he smokes, he never
lights his cigarette before getting the permission from people around them.
He says “Please” when making a request and “Thank you” when he
receives something. He stands up when speaking to a lady or an older person,
and he does not sit down until the other person is seated.
Exercise 2 1. …laugh at people 2. …animals, with kindness
3. …push to the front…waiting for a bus 4. …the old, disabled
5. …they are “losing weight” 6. …women … their age/weight
7. …time 8. …getting permission from people around
9. …Please …Thank you
10. …a lady or an older person … the other is seated
Passage 2 Exercise 1 1. b 2. c 3. b 4. d Tea Ceremony in Japan
The tea ceremony in Japan, or Chanoyu, is a special form of entertainment for distinguished guests. The tradition started in the 15th century
and has existed for about 600 years, and it has very special and strict rules that must be followed.
There are many different kinds of tea ceremonies, from the informal to the
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